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La Sportiva Prodigio
La Sportiva
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Asics Blazeblast
$160
La Sportiva Prodigio 2
$170
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $10 less
- A lighter option (26 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 33 mm heel stack)
La Sportiva Prodigio 2
$170
The better pick if you want:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Blazeblast· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessAffordability
La Sportiva Prodigio 2· leads in 1
Grip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%33 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%278 gTop 39%Grip
2.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$170
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs La Sportiva Prodigio 2
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Essentials
160 $
170 $
252 g
278 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
mixed trails and long-distance routes
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Long trail runs and ultras
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
33 mm
35 mm
27 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Supercritical EVA midsole
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Soft and dynamic cushioning for long runs
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
FriXion® rubber outsole
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Protective toe cap and cushioned platform
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La Sportiva FriXion® lugs
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh with a wider fit
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Removable sockliner
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Traditional lacing, wider forefoot
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs La Sportiva Prodigio 2?
For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the La Sportiva Prodigio 2 ($170). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Nike Kiger 10
Nike
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
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